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Saxon, South Carolina
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Location of Saxon, South Carolina
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 Saxon, South Carolina
Location in South Carolina
Saxon, South Carolina
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
| State | South Carolina |
| County | Spartanburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.39 sq mi (6.18 km2) |
| • Land | 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 856 ft (261 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,896 |
| • Density | 1,636.29/sq mi (631.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 45-64240 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1250806 |
Saxon is a community in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States. It is known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it is an area defined by the government for counting people. In 2010, about 3,424 people lived here. By 2020, the population had grown to 3,896 people.
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Where is Saxon Located?
Saxon is located in South Carolina. Its exact coordinates are 34.959621 degrees north and -81.967066 degrees west.
The United States Census Bureau says that Saxon covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land.
Who Lives in Saxon?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 3,707 | — | |
| 2010 | 3,424 | −7.6% | |
| 2020 | 3,896 | 13.8% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 3,707 people living in Saxon. These people lived in 1,294 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home.
The community is home to a mix of different people. Many residents are White, and a good number are African American. There are also people from Asian, Native American, and other backgrounds. Some residents are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average household in Saxon had about 2.65 people. The average family had about 3.17 people.
Age Groups in Saxon
The population in Saxon includes people of all ages. In 2000, about 22.7% of the people were under 18 years old. About 17.5% were between 18 and 24 years old. The largest group, 26.7%, was between 25 and 44 years old. About 22.0% were between 45 and 64 years old. Finally, 11.1% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in Saxon was 32 years.
Schools and Learning in Saxon
Most of Saxon is part of the Spartanburg County School District 6. A smaller part of the community is in the Spartanburg County School District 7. This district operates Spartanburg High School.
Saxon is also home to Spartanburg Methodist College. This college offers higher education for students.
Famous People from Saxon
- William Westmoreland was a notable person from Saxon. He was a general in the U.S. Army. From 1968 to 1972, he served as the Chief of Staff of the United States Army. This is a very important leadership role in the army.
See also
In Spanish: Saxon (Carolina del Sur) para niños
